Convert Pound to Ounce
Instantly convert Pound (lb) to Ounce (oz). Free and accurate.
About This Conversion
What is a Pound to Ounce conversion?
One pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounce (oz). This relationship is fixed by international measurement standards and does not change. To convert any number of pound to ounce, multiply your value by 16; to go the other way, divide by 16.
How to convert Pound to Ounce
The conversion formula is: 1 lb = 16 oz. Enter any value into the converter above and the result updates instantly. The formula is also shown alongside the answer so you can check the working or use it in your own calculations.
Where is this conversion used?
Weight conversions are essential in cooking, fitness, postal services, scientific research, and international trade. The metric system uses grams and kilograms, while the imperial system uses ounces, pounds, and stones. Nutritionists, personal trainers, pharmacists, chemists, and logistics professionals work with weight conversions daily. In the UK, body weight is often quoted in stones and pounds, while most of the world uses kilograms.
Helpful tip
In everyday cooking, 1 cup of water weighs approximately 240 grams (8.5 oz), which is a handy reference point when scaling recipes between unit systems.
Formula
1 lb = 16 oz
lb to oz Conversion Table
| lb | oz |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb | 1.6 oz |
| 0.5 lb | 8 oz |
| 1 lb | 16 oz |
| 2 lb | 32 oz |
| 5 lb | 80 oz |
| 10 lb | 160 oz |
| 20 lb | 320 oz |
| 25 lb | 400 oz |
| 50 lb | 800 oz |
| 100 lb | 1,600 oz |
| 250 lb | 4,000 oz |
| 500 lb | 8,000 oz |
| 1000 lb | 16,000 oz |